I have long believed that things happen for a purpose and people come into my life for a reason.  Sometimes the reason is obvious.  Most of the time you need to stop and think about it.  This is especially true when a person has caused you alot of pain.  I started to write down people from my life and list the positive things I have learned from my relationship with them.   I found that every person had an impact and I was able to learn something about myself from them or they guided me to someone or something I needed.  This was not done to dwell on the past, but to realize that I was never a victim. I was just learning a lesson I needed to learn. Think about the people you have met in your life.  What have you gained from knowing them?  cactusflower4.jpg